/**
 * Australia PR hub page — Raab Group homepage palette + Australia accents
 */
:root {
  --aus-primary: #0a6b8a;
  --aus-primary-dark: #064a61;
  --aus-accent: #008751;
  --aus-accent-soft: #e8f5ef;
  --aus-gold: #e8a020;
  --aus-navy: #0c2d48;
  --aus-light: #f0f6fa;
  --aus-text: #12263a;
}

.australia-hero-bg {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(12, 45, 72, 0.88) 0%, rgba(10, 107, 138, 0.82) 45%, rgba(0, 135, 81, 0.75) 100%),
    url('../img/seo/australian-pr.jpg') center center / cover no-repeat;
  min-height: 72vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.australia-hero-bg::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 80% at 20% 50%, rgba(232, 160, 32, 0.12) 0%, transparent 55%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.australia-hero-bg .hero-content-wrap {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  max-width: 780px;
  margin-left: 10px;
  margin-top: 100px;
}

.australia-hero-bg .hero-title-gold {
  color: var(--aus-gold) !important;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.2vw, 3.2rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.15;
}

.australia-hero-bg .hero-copy-readable {
  color: #f7f9fc !important;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  max-width: 720px;
}

.australia-hero-badges {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 20px;
}

.australia-hero-badges span {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}

.australia-hero-bg .hero-actions .btn-hero-outline,
.australia-hero-bg .hero-actions a.btn-get-started[style*="background:transparent"] {
  background: transparent !important;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85) !important;
  color: #fff !important;
}

.australia-hero-bg .hero-actions .btn-hero-outline:hover,
.australia-hero-bg .hero-actions a.btn-get-started[style*="background:transparent"]:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) !important;
  border-color: #fff !important;
  color: #fff !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.australia-pr-page .btn-get-started,
.australia-pr-page .btn-getstarted {
  background: var(--aus-primary);
  border-color: var(--aus-primary);
  border-radius: 8px !important;
}

.australia-pr-page .btn-get-started:hover,
.australia-pr-page .btn-getstarted:hover {
  background: var(--aus-primary-dark);
  border-color: var(--aus-primary-dark);
}

.aus-pathway-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  gap: 20px;
}

.aus-pathway-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(10, 107, 138, 0.12);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 22px;
  height: 100%;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(12, 45, 72, 0.06);
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.aus-pathway-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(12, 45, 72, 0.1);
}

.aus-pathway-card__tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: var(--aus-accent);
  background: var(--aus-accent-soft);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.aus-pathway-card h4 {
  color: var(--aus-navy);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.aus-pathway-card p {
  color: var(--aus-text);
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Eligibility tools strip — below pathway grid */
.aus-calc-quick-nav {
  padding: 28px 28px 24px;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #fff 0%, var(--aus-light) 100%);
  border-radius: 16px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(10, 107, 138, 0.14);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(12, 45, 72, 0.07);
}

.aus-calc-quick-nav__head {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 560px;
  margin: 0 auto 22px;
}

.aus-calc-quick-nav__eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--aus-accent);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.aus-calc-quick-nav__eyebrow i {
  font-size: 13px;
}

.aus-calc-quick-nav__title {
  font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 2vw, 1.35rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--aus-navy);
  margin: 0 0 8px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.aus-calc-quick-nav__lead {
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #5a6b7d;
  margin: 0;
}

.aus-calc-quick-nav__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 14px;
}

.aus-calc-quick-nav__card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 16px 18px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(10, 107, 138, 0.12);
  border-radius: 12px;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(12, 45, 72, 0.04);
}

.aus-calc-quick-nav__card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(12, 45, 72, 0.1);
  border-color: rgba(10, 107, 138, 0.28);
  color: inherit;
}

.aus-calc-quick-nav__card--primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0, 135, 81, 0.08) 0%, rgba(10, 107, 138, 0.06) 100%);
  border-color: rgba(0, 135, 81, 0.28);
}

.aus-calc-quick-nav__card--primary:hover {
  border-color: var(--aus-accent);
}

.aus-calc-quick-nav__card-icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: var(--aus-accent-soft);
  color: var(--aus-accent);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
}

.aus-calc-quick-nav__card--primary .aus-calc-quick-nav__card-icon {
  background: var(--aus-accent);
  color: #fff;
}

.aus-calc-quick-nav__card-text {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 3px;
}

.aus-calc-quick-nav__card-text strong {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--aus-navy);
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.aus-calc-quick-nav__card-text small {
  font-size: 12px;
  line-height: 1.45;
  color: #5a6b7d;
}

.aus-calc-quick-nav__card-arrow {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  color: var(--aus-primary);
  opacity: 0.5;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, opacity 0.2s ease;
}

.aus-calc-quick-nav__card:hover .aus-calc-quick-nav__card-arrow {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .aus-calc-quick-nav__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 575px) {
  .aus-calc-quick-nav {
    padding: 22px 18px 18px;
  }

  .aus-calc-quick-nav__card {
    padding: 14px 16px;
  }
}

.aus-points-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--aus-navy) 0%, var(--aus-primary) 100%);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 32px;
  color: #fff;
}

.aus-points-box h3 {
  color: var(--aus-gold);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.aus-points-box ul {
  margin: 0;
  padding-left: 1.2rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
}

.aus-points-box li {
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.aus-seo-block {
  background: var(--aus-light);
  border: 1px solid rgba(10, 107, 138, 0.12);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 28px 32px;
}

.aus-seo-block h3 {
  color: var(--aus-navy);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.aus-seo-block p {
  color: #31475f;
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.aus-seo-block a {
  color: var(--aus-primary);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.aus-process-tracker {
  position: sticky;
  top: 130px;
  z-index: 9;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(10, 107, 138, 0.12);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(12, 45, 72, 0.08);
}

.aus-process-track-list {
  display: grid;
  gap: 8px;
}

.aus-process-track-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: #31475f;
  background: var(--aus-light);
  border: 1px solid rgba(10, 107, 138, 0.1);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 10px 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 14px;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.aus-process-track-item .num {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 12px;
  background: rgba(10, 107, 138, 0.15);
  color: var(--aus-primary-dark);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.aus-process-track-item.active {
  background: var(--aus-primary);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: var(--aus-primary);
}

.aus-process-track-item.active .num {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
  color: #fff;
}

.aus-steps-item {
  border: 1px solid rgba(10, 107, 138, 0.1);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 18px;
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(12, 45, 72, 0.06);
}

.aus-steps-item .steps-number {
  color: var(--aus-accent);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.aus-steps-item h3 {
  color: var(--aus-navy);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.aus-trust-stats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .aus-trust-stats {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .aus-process-tracker {
    position: static;
  }
}

.aus-trust-stat {
  text-align: center;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 20px 16px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(10, 107, 138, 0.1);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(12, 45, 72, 0.05);
}

.aus-trust-stat strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  color: var(--aus-primary);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.aus-trust-stat span {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--aus-text);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.aus-intro-banner {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 280px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  box-shadow: var(--raab-shadow, 0 12px 40px rgba(12, 45, 72, 0.1));
}

.aus-intro-banner img {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.aus-intro-banner__overlay {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 28px 32px;
  background: linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(12, 45, 72, 0.92) 0%, rgba(12, 45, 72, 0.35) 100%);
  color: #fff;
}

.aus-intro-banner__overlay h3 {
  color: var(--aus-gold);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.aus-intro-banner__overlay p {
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 720px;
}

.aus-benefits-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 20px;
}

.aus-benefit-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(10, 107, 138, 0.1);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 22px;
  height: 100%;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(12, 45, 72, 0.05);
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease;
}

.aus-benefit-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--aus-accent);
}

.aus-benefit-card i {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--aus-primary);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  display: block;
}

.aus-benefit-card h4 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--aus-navy);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.aus-benefit-card p {
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--aus-gray, #5a6b7d);
  margin: 0;
}

/* ── CTA panel (split layout) ── */
.aus-cta-section {
  padding-top: 0;
}

.aus-cta-panel {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(280px, 42%) 1fr;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(12, 45, 72, 0.14);
  border: 1px solid rgba(10, 107, 138, 0.12);
  background: #fff;
}

.aus-cta-panel__media {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 320px;
}

.aus-cta-panel__media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.aus-cta-panel__badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px;
  left: 20px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  color: var(--aus-accent);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.aus-cta-panel__badge i {
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.aus-cta-panel__body {
  padding: 36px 40px;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--aus-navy) 0%, var(--aus-primary-dark) 55%, var(--aus-primary) 100%);
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
}

.aus-cta-panel__body::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 70% at 100% 0%, rgba(232, 160, 32, 0.14) 0%, transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.aus-cta-panel__eyebrow {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--aus-gold);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.aus-cta-panel__body h3 {
  position: relative;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2.5vw, 1.75rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.aus-cta-panel__body p {
  position: relative;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  max-width: 520px;
}

.aus-cta-panel__features {
  position: relative;
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
}

.aus-cta-panel__features li {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #fff;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  padding: 7px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}

.aus-cta-panel__features li i {
  color: var(--aus-gold);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.aus-cta-panel__actions {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.aus-cta-panel__actions .btn-get-started {
  background: var(--aus-gold) !important;
  border-color: var(--aus-gold) !important;
  color: var(--aus-navy) !important;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 12px 24px;
}

.aus-cta-panel__actions .btn-get-started:hover {
  background: #f0b030 !important;
  border-color: #f0b030 !important;
  color: var(--aus-navy) !important;
}

.aus-cta-panel__phone {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 15px;
  padding: 12px 20px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  transition: background 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease;
}

.aus-cta-panel__phone:hover {
  color: #fff;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
}

.aus-cta-panel__offices {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px 24px;
  padding-top: 18px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.aus-cta-panel__offices span {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
}

.aus-cta-panel__offices i {
  color: var(--aus-gold);
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .aus-cta-panel {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .aus-cta-panel__media {
    min-height: 220px;
    max-height: 260px;
  }

  .aus-cta-panel__body {
    padding: 28px 24px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 575px) {
  .aus-cta-panel__actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
  }

  .aus-cta-panel__actions .btn-get-started,
  .aus-cta-panel__phone {
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .aus-cta-panel__offices {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
  }
}

/* ── Pre-contact consult showcase ── */
.aus-consult-section {
  padding-top: 0;
}

.aus-consult-showcase {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr minmax(280px, 340px);
  gap: 0;
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(12, 45, 72, 0.14);
  border: 1px solid rgba(10, 107, 138, 0.14);
}

.aus-consult-showcase__main {
  position: relative;
  padding: 36px 40px 32px;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--aus-navy) 0%, var(--aus-primary-dark) 55%, var(--aus-primary) 100%);
  color: #fff;
}

.aus-consult-showcase__main::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 80% at 0% 100%, rgba(0, 135, 81, 0.18) 0%, transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 60% at 100% 0%, rgba(232, 160, 32, 0.12) 0%, transparent 50%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.aus-consult-showcase__eyebrow {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--aus-gold);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.aus-consult-showcase__main h3 {
  position: relative;
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2.4vw, 1.65rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.3;
  color: #fff;
  margin: 0 0 12px;
  max-width: 580px;
}

.aus-consult-showcase__main h3 em {
  font-style: normal;
  color: var(--aus-gold);
}

.aus-consult-showcase__main > p {
  position: relative;
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  margin: 0 0 20px;
  max-width: 600px;
}

.aus-seo-link {
  color: var(--aus-primary);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.aus-seo-link:hover {
  color: var(--aus-primary-dark);
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.aus-seo-link--light {
  color: var(--aus-gold) !important;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.aus-seo-link--light:hover {
  color: #fff !important;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.aus-consult-showcase__routes {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.aus-consult-showcase__route {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 9px 16px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
  border-radius: 999px;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  transition: background 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}

.aus-consult-showcase__route i {
  color: var(--aus-gold);
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.aus-consult-showcase__route:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  border-color: rgba(232, 160, 32, 0.55);
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.aus-consult-showcase__trust {
  position: relative;
  list-style: none;
  padding: 18px 0 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px 22px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
}

.aus-consult-showcase__trust li {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
}

.aus-consult-showcase__trust li i {
  color: var(--aus-gold);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.aus-consult-showcase__panel {
  background: #fff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.aus-consult-showcase__panel-inner {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 32px 28px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fff 0%, var(--aus-light) 100%);
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(10, 107, 138, 0.1);
}

.aus-consult-showcase__panel-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--aus-primary);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.aus-consult-showcase__panel-lead {
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: #5a6b7d;
  margin: 0 0 20px;
}

.aus-consult-showcase__panel-inner .btn-get-started {
  background: var(--aus-gold) !important;
  border-color: var(--aus-gold) !important;
  color: var(--aus-navy) !important;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 14px 20px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(232, 160, 32, 0.3);
}

.aus-consult-showcase__panel-inner .btn-get-started:hover {
  background: #f0b030 !important;
  border-color: #f0b030 !important;
}

.aus-consult-showcase__phone {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 12px 18px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 2px solid var(--aus-primary);
  color: var(--aus-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 15px;
  text-decoration: none;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  transition: background 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
}

.aus-consult-showcase__phone:hover {
  background: var(--aus-primary);
  color: #fff;
}

.aus-consult-showcase__offices {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
  padding-top: 16px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(10, 107, 138, 0.12);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.aus-consult-showcase__offices span {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--aus-navy);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.aus-consult-showcase__offices i {
  color: var(--aus-accent);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.aus-consult-showcase__hours {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #5a6b7d;
  margin: 0;
}

.aus-consult-showcase__hours i {
  color: var(--aus-primary);
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .aus-consult-showcase {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .aus-consult-showcase__main {
    padding: 28px 24px;
  }

  .aus-consult-showcase__panel-inner {
    padding: 28px 24px;
    border-left: none;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(10, 107, 138, 0.1);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 575px) {
  .aus-consult-showcase__routes {
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .aus-consult-showcase__route {
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .aus-consult-showcase__trust {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
  }
}

/* ── Pathway explorer (tabbed detail) ── */
.aus-pathways-explorer-section {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--aus-light) 0%, #fff 100%);
}

.aus-pathway-explorer {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(240px, 320px) 1fr;
  gap: 24px;
  align-items: start;
}

.aus-pathway-explorer__nav {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  position: sticky;
  top: 120px;
}

.aus-pathway-explorer__tab {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  width: 100%;
  text-align: left;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(10, 107, 138, 0.12);
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: #fff;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease, background 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(12, 45, 72, 0.04);
}

.aus-pathway-explorer__tab:hover {
  border-color: var(--aus-primary);
}

.aus-pathway-explorer__tab.active {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--aus-navy) 0%, var(--aus-primary-dark) 100%);
  border-color: transparent;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(10, 107, 138, 0.28);
}

.aus-pathway-explorer__tab-icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: var(--aus-accent-soft);
  color: var(--aus-primary);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  transition: background 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
}

.aus-pathway-explorer__tab.active .aus-pathway-explorer__tab-icon {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  color: #fff;
}

.aus-pathway-explorer__tab-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
}

.aus-pathway-explorer__tab-text strong {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--aus-navy);
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.aus-pathway-explorer__tab-text small {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--aus-gray, #5a6b7d);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.aus-pathway-explorer__tab.active .aus-pathway-explorer__tab-text strong,
.aus-pathway-explorer__tab.active .aus-pathway-explorer__tab-text small {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
}

.aus-pathway-explorer__panels {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 380px;
}

.aus-pathway-explorer__panel {
  display: none;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(10, 107, 138, 0.12);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 32px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(12, 45, 72, 0.08);
  animation: ausPanelIn 0.35s ease;
}

.aus-pathway-explorer__panel.active {
  display: block;
}

@keyframes ausPanelIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(8px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

.aus-pathway-explorer__badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--aus-accent);
  background: var(--aus-accent-soft);
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.aus-pathway-explorer__panel h3 {
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2.5vw, 1.6rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--aus-navy);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.aus-pathway-explorer__lead {
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--aus-gray, #5a6b7d);
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  max-width: 640px;
}

.aus-pathway-explorer__programs {
  display: grid;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.aus-pathway-explorer__program {
  padding: 16px 18px;
  background: var(--aus-light);
  border-radius: 10px;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--aus-primary);
}

.aus-pathway-explorer__program h4 {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--aus-navy);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.aus-pathway-explorer__program h4 i {
  color: var(--aus-primary);
}

.aus-pathway-explorer__program p {
  font-size: 13px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--aus-gray, #5a6b7d);
  margin: 0;
}

.aus-pathway-explorer__checks {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

.aus-pathway-explorer__checks li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--aus-navy);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.aus-pathway-explorer__checks li i {
  color: var(--aus-accent);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 1px;
}

.aus-pathway-explorer__links {
  padding-top: 18px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(10, 107, 138, 0.12);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.aus-pathway-explorer__links a {
  color: var(--aus-primary);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.aus-pathway-explorer__links a:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .aus-pathway-explorer {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .aus-pathway-explorer__nav {
    position: static;
    flex-direction: row;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
  .aus-pathway-explorer__tab {
    flex: 1 1 calc(50% - 8px);
    min-width: 140px;
  }
  .aus-pathway-explorer__tab-text small {
    display: none;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 575px) {
  .aus-pathway-explorer__tab {
    flex: 1 1 100%;
  }
  .aus-pathway-explorer__panel {
    padding: 22px 20px;
  }
}

.aus-guides-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(240px, 1fr));
  gap: 16px;
}

.aus-guide-card {
  display: block;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(10, 107, 138, 0.12);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 22px 20px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: border-color 0.2s, transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
  height: 100%;
}

.aus-guide-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--aus-primary);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(12, 45, 72, 0.1);
}

.aus-guide-card i {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--aus-primary);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  display: block;
}

.aus-guide-card h4 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--aus-navy);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.aus-guide-card p {
  font-size: 13px;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: #5a6b7d;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Guide Hub — structured SEO modules (batch 2 pages) */
.aus-guide-hub {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #fff 0%, var(--aus-light) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(10, 107, 138, 0.14);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 32px 32px 28px;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(12, 45, 72, 0.08);
}

.aus-guide-hub__head {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto 28px;
}

.aus-guide-hub__eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--aus-accent);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.aus-guide-hub__title {
  font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2.2vw, 1.5rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--aus-navy);
  margin: 0 0 10px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.aus-guide-hub__lead {
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #5a6b7d;
  margin: 0;
}

.aus-guide-timeline {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 14px;
}

.aus-guide-timeline__step {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(10, 107, 138, 0.1);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 16px 18px;
}

.aus-guide-timeline__num {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--aus-primary);
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.aus-guide-timeline__step strong {
  display: block;
  color: var(--aus-navy);
  font-size: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.aus-guide-timeline__step p {
  font-size: 13px;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: #5a6b7d;
  margin: 0;
}

.aus-guide-authority-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(10, 107, 138, 0.12);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 24px;
  height: 100%;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(12, 45, 72, 0.05);
}

.aus-guide-authority-card__tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--aus-accent);
  background: var(--aus-accent-soft);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.aus-guide-authority-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--aus-navy);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.aus-guide-authority-card p {
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--aus-text);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.aus-guide-authority-card__tip {
  background: rgba(232, 160, 32, 0.1);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--aus-gold);
  padding: 12px 14px;
  border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0;
  font-size: 13px;
  margin-top: 14px !important;
}

.aus-guide-checklist {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(10, 107, 138, 0.12);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 22px 24px;
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
}

.aus-guide-checklist h4 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--aus-navy);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.aus-guide-checklist li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--aus-text);
  padding: 6px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(10, 107, 138, 0.06);
}

.aus-guide-checklist li:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.aus-guide-checklist li i {
  color: var(--aus-accent);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.aus-guide-checklist--columns {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  gap: 4px 24px;
}

.aus-guide-authority-grid__label {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #5a6b7d;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.aus-guide-authority-grid__items {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
}

.aus-guide-authority-grid__items--grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: 12px;
}

.aus-guide-authority-mini {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(10, 107, 138, 0.12);
  border-radius: 10px;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  transition: border-color 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
  min-width: 100px;
}

.aus-guide-authority-mini:hover {
  border-color: var(--aus-primary);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  color: inherit;
}

.aus-guide-authority-mini span {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--aus-accent);
}

.aus-guide-authority-mini strong {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--aus-navy);
}

.aus-guide-authority-mini small {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: #5a6b7d;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.aus-guide-authority-mini--lg {
  padding: 16px 18px;
}

.aus-guide-matrix {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  font-size: 14px;
}

.aus-guide-matrix th,
.aus-guide-matrix td {
  padding: 14px 18px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(10, 107, 138, 0.1);
  text-align: left;
}

.aus-guide-matrix th {
  background: var(--aus-navy);
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 13px;
}

.aus-guide-matrix tbody tr:nth-child(even) {
  background: rgba(240, 246, 250, 0.6);
}

.aus-guide-list-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(240px, 1fr));
  gap: 14px;
}

.aus-guide-list-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(10, 107, 138, 0.12);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 20px;
}

.aus-guide-list-card strong {
  display: block;
  color: var(--aus-primary);
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.aus-guide-list-card p {
  font-size: 13px;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: #5a6b7d;
  margin: 0;
}

.aus-guide-recovery {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: 16px;
}

.aus-guide-recovery article {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(10, 107, 138, 0.12);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 20px;
}

.aus-guide-recovery article span {
  display: inline-flex;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--aus-accent-soft);
  color: var(--aus-accent);
  font-weight: 800;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.aus-guide-recovery h4 {
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--aus-navy);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.aus-guide-recovery p {
  font-size: 13px;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: #5a6b7d;
  margin: 0;
}

.aus-guide-benefits {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(200px, 1fr));
  gap: 14px;
}

.aus-guide-benefits article {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(10, 107, 138, 0.12);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 20px;
  text-align: center;
}

.aus-guide-benefits article i {
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  color: var(--aus-primary);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  display: block;
}

.aus-guide-benefits strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--aus-navy);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.aus-guide-benefits p {
  font-size: 12px;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: #5a6b7d;
  margin: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .aus-guide-hub {
    padding: 24px 20px 20px;
  }

  .aus-guide-timeline {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}